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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.46, 1,207.69 and 560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.46, 1,207.69 and 560.39 is: 773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.46 : 1,207.69 = 560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.46/1,207.69 = 560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.46x = 1,207.69 × 560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.46x = 676,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,777.40/875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.05

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